Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers an average of 64 FPS on High settings, which places the combo just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to Medium settings yields a 74 FPS average with a recorded minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS, indicating that the frame time consistency holds well even when the resolution is pushed to 4K. Low settings at this resolution produce a 104 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall below the playable line with a 48 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, a 56 FPS spread, which shows that the game's visual preset scaling has a pronounced effect on this hardware at the highest resolution.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the same combo shows a much healthier range across all presets. High settings average 100 FPS, Low settings reach 161 FPS, Medium settings average 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS, and Ultra settings still hold a 75 FPS average. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding Ultra preset retains a comfortable margin above the playable line. The medium preset data, with its 34 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, suggests that the frame pacing is stable under load at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combo scales even further. High settings average 136 FPS, Low settings reach 209 FPS, Medium settings average 156 FPS with a minimum of 132 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS, and Ultra settings average 102 FPS. The 1080p results show that this hardware is far from strained at the lowest resolution; even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, retains an average above 100 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p, at 209 FPS average, indicates that the system has headroom for high-refresh-rate displays when settings are reduced.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination as number 1482 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places the combo in the upper 40th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 60% of recorded configurations deliver lower performance in this game. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 3700X's eight-core, sixteen-thread design and the RX 7700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, which together handle the game's demands well at mainstream resolutions but lose steam at 4K Ultra.

The ranking is not a top-tier placement, but it is solidly above the median. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title where frame rate consistency matters for aiming and movement, this rank suggests that the combo will not be the bottleneck in most multiplayer scenarios, especially at 1440p and below. At 4K, the rank is still respectable, but the Ultra preset's 48 FPS average is the one clear weak point in the dataset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 7 3700X sits very close to several other processors in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average score of 34222, which is only 0.1% higher than the 3700X's average of 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5% lower. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning a system built with any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The CPU choice among these four is effectively a wash for this game.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700 XT's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435, which is 0.5% higher than the RX 7700 XT's 22549 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 1.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170, which is 1.7% lower. These deltas are small, so swapping the RX 7700 XT for any of these GPUs would move frame rates by only a few FPS in either direction. The RTX 2080, despite being an older generation, is the closest desktop-class competitor in the recorded data, while the mobile parts are relevant only for laptop comparisons.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher in every tested resolution except for the 4K Ultra preset. At 3840x2160, the verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings, with High being the best playable option at a 64 FPS average. Ultra at 4K falls short at 48 FPS, so players targeting 4K should stick to High or lower. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving a 75 FPS average, which is the best setting that clears the threshold. At 1920x1080, all four presets are also playable, and Ultra reaches a 102 FPS average, making 1080p the resolution where the combo can run the game at its highest visual quality while maintaining a high frame rate.

The overall picture is clear: this combo is a solid 1080p and 1440p performer for Lockdown Protocol, and it can handle 4K only if the player is willing to dial settings down from Ultra. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the data shows that the system meets or exceeds that mark in 11 out of 12 preset and resolution combinations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component carries the load for this game. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 104 on Low to 48 on Ultra, a 56 FPS difference, which is a 54% reduction in performance. At 1440p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 86 FPS (161 to 75), and at 1080p the spread is 107 FPS (209 to 102). The increasing gap between Low and Ultra as resolution decreases suggests that the GPU becomes more dominant at lower resolutions, where the CPU has more headroom to feed frames, while at 4K the GPU is the limiting factor even on Low settings.

The resolution scaling itself is telling. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 156 at 1080p, to 114 at 1440p, to 74 at 4K. That is a 42 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistent drops indicate that the RX 7700 XT's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and its 192-bit bus are being taxed as pixel count rises. At High settings, the averages are 136 at 1080p, 100 at 1440p, and 64 at 4K, showing a similar pattern. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 2 architecture, does not appear to be the bottleneck in any of these results; the frame rate differences track closely with the GPU's workload changes.

For players wondering whether to upgrade the CPU or GPU for this game, the data points to the GPU as the primary lever. At 4K Ultra, the 48 FPS result is a GPU limitation, not a CPU one, and at 1080p Low, the 209 FPS average shows that the CPU can push frames well beyond what most displays can show. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a 22458 multi-thread score in PassMark, are sufficient for this game's demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with a 64 FPS average. Medium also clears the threshold at 74 FPS, but High is the better visual choice since it offers higher quality while still maintaining a playable frame rate. Ultra is not viable at 4K, as it drops to 48 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, which achieves a 75 FPS average. Since all four presets are playable at this resolution, the recommendation is to run the game at its highest quality setting, Ultra, and still have a 15 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 97 FPS also shows that even under heavy scenes, the frame rate stays well above the playable line.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with a 102 FPS average. This gives the player a 42 FPS cushion above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the ideal resolution for this combo if visual quality is the priority. The Low preset at 209 FPS is available for competitive play, but the Ultra preset at 102 FPS is already high enough for most high-refresh-rate monitors.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The recorded data shows a 64 FPS average at 4K High, and a 74 FPS average at 4K Medium, while 4K Ultra falls to 48 FPS. Players targeting 4K should avoid Ultra.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, where Ultra settings achieve a 102 FPS average and Low settings reach 209 FPS. 2560x1440 is also excellent, with Ultra at 75 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to the RTX 2080 in this context?

A: The RTX 2080 has an average benchmark score of 22895, which is 1.5% higher than the RX 7700 XT's 22549. In practical terms, the RTX 2080 would deliver slightly higher frame rates, but the difference is small enough that both cards would produce similar playable experiences.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X holding back the RX 7700 XT in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 209 FPS, and the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-13450HX, have average benchmark scores within 0.2% of the 3700X. The frame rate scaling across resolutions points to the GPU as the limiting factor.

Q: Which settings should be used for competitive play?

A: At 1080p, Low settings provide a 209 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate in the dataset. Medium at 1080p still offers 156 FPS with a minimum of 132 FPS, so players wanting a balance between visuals and speed could use Medium.

Q: Does the combo meet the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p?

A: Yes, all four presets at 2560x1440 clear 60 FPS. The lowest average among them is Ultra at 75 FPS, and the highest is Low at 161 FPS. There is no preset at 1440p that falls below the playable threshold.